title: Infection control issues in the gastrointestinal endoscopy unit.
abstract: The gastroenterology nurse is an integral member of the patient care team with a wide range of responsibilities combining the role of patient care manager with technical responsibilities for the use of complex equipment. With the increase in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy has come a keener awareness of what constitutes proper cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories as well as general aspects of infection control.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schaffner
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans